Affordable car insurance for Marylanders: The Mobility Gap

The end of the year is the perfect time to review your auto insurance and look for savings.

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What: You’re invited to join a public forum to discuss the topic of affordable transportation and how access to reliable transportation is critical to economic success, yet many jobs in the Maryland region aren't linked to public transit. You should know, this forum will highlight new research from the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition and new information on the California Low-Cost Auto Insurance Program.

Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition

Did you know? According to MCRC, access to a car can make all the difference for a low-wage worker trying to get ahead.

Nevertheless, the high cost of auto insurance means many in Maryland, car ownership is simply out of reach. Interested in the answer to the following questions:

What can be done to address this major barrier to economic advancement?

Look forward to hearing from the following speakers which include:

Diane Bell McKoy, Associated Black Charities

Doug Heller, Consumer Advocate (invited)

Marty Schwartz, Vehicles for Change

Marceline White, Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition

Tom Feltner, Consumer Federation of America

Did you know? Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition (MCRC) is a non-profit organization founded in 2000 to advance and protect the interests of Maryland consumers through advocacy, education and research.

Who: Open to general public free and open to all. You should know light refreshments will be provided. If you’re interested in attending, RSVP to Franz@marylandconsumers.org by January 13, 2014.

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